Gloriosa superba is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. Common names include flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.
The flame lily has strong disease resistance and generally does not develop many illnesses. Still, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These problems are typically not serious. Regarding care, this plant requires a moderate level of maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage it to flower. The flame lily is well suited for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or patio, and does not need extensive gardening experience. It may demand more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Gloriosa Rothschildiana.
Light
The flame lily prefers strong light for vigorous growth. In its native habitat it receives abundant daylight. Nevertheless, it can still thrive with moderate light levels. Too much or too little sun may impact the plant's health and flowering behavior.
Temperature
The flame lily is native to areas where temperatures range from 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). It does best in moderate climates but can tolerate hotter summers and colder winters. Care should be taken to adjust its surroundings during extreme weather changes.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Flame lily is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and beginning active growth. Fertilizer supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although the Flame lily has relatively low fertilizer needs, feeding it once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Gloriosa
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 1.52 m to 2.13 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 1.22 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Red, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 20.32 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Somalia, India, Angola, Namibia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Pakistan, Eritrea, Nigeria, Kenya, Niger, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Mozambique, Burundi, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Congo, Nepal, Malawi, Central African Republic, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Laos, Guinea, Chad, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Togo, Senegal, Eswatini, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Thailand
